Microsoft makes Remote working easier

Microsoft had taken many important decisions to make remote working easy for IT people.  Whether it is cloud service providers or Customer Service representatives, Microsoft technologies cater business communication with all IT personnel working remotely. Microsoft Azure facilitates work from home in many ways. It is a simple, yet fully secure service by Microsoft that eases compliance management. The modern era requires next level of collaboration over the internet. Microsoft provides tools for remote teams that cater for modern collaboration needs.

Windows Virtual Desktop redefines desktop sharing

While at work, it might be easy for you to just go over your graphic designer’s system and discuss about for that one particular navigation bar problem in the latest website spec by simply pointing on the desktop. This is not so easy for remote workers though. To assist remote workers with scenarios like these, Microsoft offers Windows Virtual Desktop tool that supports Windows 10 and optimizes Office 365 ProPlus. Despite being inexpensive, it allows for multiple users to share the same virtual desktop that makes collaboration easier.  In addition to this, the remote working software is also secure with latest VPN connection established for secure transfer and sharing of data.

It supports remote desktop services that are an ideal option to opt during any remote working situation. Experts recommend Remote Desktop Services while they provide tips for working remotely to businesses for effective and flexible working environments.

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Microsoft Teams gives a new meaning to collaboration

Another recommended remote working software amongst the many tools for remote teams available online is Microsoft Teams. Loaded with modern-day collaboration features, Teams is secured and user friendly in many ways. It is a fact that employees do not have to consistently work on their systems all the time; they pour in ideas, discuss matter with other employees, and have meetings and exchange guiding material with each other. Luckily, Microsoft caters to that need during work and provides Teams for that effective between-the-work communications that not only bring more productivity to their performance but also the overall business. There are many digital cloud communication platforms that offer integrated tools and built-in Teams capabilities like Calling in Teams solutions to carry out workplace communication for remote workers and in-house teams.

MachPanel Automation tools for Remote Desktop Services

MachPanel is a robust cloud automation platform that facilitates professionals working from home with its tools for remote teams. Its service, Remote Desktop Services, offers virtual and terminal sessions to customers to make them utilize their hardware resources in an optimized manner. With MachPanel, companies do not have to invest in a full-fledge infrastructure to get the service. MachPanel offers best in line security and reliably of services.

Make the move and opt for MachPanel for a smooth and streamlined provision of business services.

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Microsoft has proposed the agreement based on a few valid reasons like simplifying the contracting procedure, clarifying and distinguishing roles and responsibilities in reference to regulatory requirements and to ensure there’s transparency for Microsoft and Microsoft partner network.

The new Agreement

In the latest Microsoft partner agreement, Microsoft replaces all previous Microsoft Agreements for Indirect Resellers and Indirect provider like the Microsoft Cloud Distributor Agreement (MCDA), the Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement Multi-Tier Amendment, Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement (MCRA), and the Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement for US Government Cloud. It also replaces Terms and Conditions Agreement.

The Microsoft partner agreement has a multiple business Microsoft CSP benefits to Partners like:

• Improved transparency that leads to Protection of long-term growth and a smooth business sail for Microsoft partner network.
• Easier adherence to solid business practices and privacy regulations
• Better understanding of roles and responsibilities for a continuous service delivery
• Establishment of trust due to adherence and strong business channel with sound business practices in Microsoft partner network.
• Providing administration access to third-party technical and customer service providers with full confidence.

What Partners need to do?

For organizations already under a CSP Program who are direct bill, indirect providers or indirect resellers, they need to sign up the latest MPA before the deadline approaches. The newer MPA addresses legal concerns in a better manner. Accepting the new Microsoft partner agreement allows for smooth transactions through Partner Center API or User Interface (aka Partner Center Dashboard). Failure to accept the MPA will lead to your organization not being able to add new subscriptions or add seats to existing subscriptions under the CSP Program and the Microsoft partner network. However, the organization will still be able to administer existing subscribers and users. The final deadline to accept the MPA and stay within the CSP Program is Aug. 31, 2020.

MachSol is providing guidance to CSPs including indirect resellers, indirect providers and Direct billing CSPs to adhere to the latest Partner agreement proposed by Microsoft for a smooth and streamlined Cloud Provision and administration experience.

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MachPanel Automation Platform for Microsoft CSP

MachPanel supports full-fledge automation and management of CSP business for Direct and Indirect CSPs.  The robust platform includes end-to-end business management where you can showcase, bundle and sell integrated offers and services through white labeled customized storefront, offer Microsoft O365 & Azure services and Control Billing and reporting with just a few clicks. A Detailed dashboard is there to display Analytics, BI dashboard and streamline Recurring Billing with Payment Processing.

Get on board with MachPanel to cater for all your CSP requirements regarding the new MPA and stay right on track with the latest CSP requirements.

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You might remember us telling you about Microsoft acquiring FSLogix last year. FSLogix is a dynamic next-generation app-provisioning platform which requires lesser resources, lesser time and labor for the provision of desktop and apps virtualization experience. This provides faster load times for users of accessing Outlook or OneDrive who don’t use these apps very frequently. With the new Windows Virtual Desktop public preview, FSLogix will be supporting both client and server RDS deployments. In this way, teams at FSLogix will be providing all the help needed for on-premises users to migrate to a bigger and better Windows Virtual Desktop for a better hybrid experience.

Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) extension options for Partners

Partners have a lot of options to extend Windows Virtual desktop. For example Citrix can utilize their Citrix Cloud services to extend the Windows Virtual Desktop capabilities. Samsung partnership with Microsoft will lead to a Windows Virtual Desktop that can utilize all Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus experience through Samsung DeX. Many SaaS providers can extend Windows Virtual Desktop capabilities and offer specific solutions in Azure marketplace for targeted customers. Specifically as we mentioned above, Microsoft Cloud Service Providers can deliver end-to-end automated desktop as a service (DaaS) to end customers with Azure subscription. Cloud Service Providers can also unlock the potential of value-added services related to DaaS and offer to their clients and make more revenue out of it in their cloud business.

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Cloud Service Providers prefer to expand their value added services and portray them to the clients in an effective manner. Smart resellers take the opportunities before they are actually launched in the market and take over as much customers as possible.

MachPanel is the best Management and Orchestration Solutions Platform out there which enables Cloud Service Providers to provide best-in-line services to automate their cloud business and provide them top-notch customer support. It also makes resellers adjust their margins and gain maximum profits for their hosted services. Resellers and Cloud Service Providers opt for best services to gain maximum revenue out of their SaaS business and for greater profits and which lead to better growth of their cloud services. Smart resellers opt for the best Management and Orchestration Solutions Platform available in market for a successful growth of their cloud business.

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Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) you heard it right. No, it’s not the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure that we are talking about today, its Desktop-As-a-Service. With technology innovating the norms around us, Desktops are offered as a Service too!

So, what exactly is DaaS? In reality, Desktop-as-a-Service is kind of virtual computing where employees are able to access their desktop environment on any device and it is stored in the cloud. Hence, the work environment along with data is available for access from anywhere!

What is the difference between DaaS and VDI?

The familiar concept of VDI comes in to the mind while introducing DaaS to the readers. The core difference is that VDI is an on-premises infrastructure. In this system, the virtual desktops are interrelated to servers within the organization. On the other hand, DaaS is hosted outside the organization. They are hosted in the Cloud by service providers.

DaaS is low cost and more flexible. Pricing and subscription model play a great role in companied preferring to switch to DaaS than a VDI. A virtual Desktop hosted in the cloud is available for longer hours, uses low power and consumes less hard disk space. Hence the overall costs are cut down by up to 60%.

Benefits and Downfalls of DaaS

DaaS has both advantages and disadvantages over native solutions. Let’s have a look:

Advantages

Flexibly: DaaS environment is flexible. For Windows users, desktops are offered in Windows, for Linux users, desktop service is offered in Linux. The two environments can be switched between too.

Disaster Recovery: DaaS is not a DR solution, but it can help employees continue work after a Disaster much faster.

Security: with DaaS, viruses and other security compromising factors affect the working environment.

Disadvantages

Resources: DaaS requires a high internet connection speed. So, employees should have good internet resources whenever they are accessing the device form the cloud.

Single Point of Failure: Well, that’s costly, not in terms of money but in terms of time. If the providers go down, employees of companies who have consumed DaaS form the provider will be left to waiting for the Provider to get back up again so they can resume their work. Good providers take measures for Disaster Recovery, though.

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MachPanel – the Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform (MSOP)

MachPanel is a globally trusted Cloud Business Automation Solution Control Panel. It provides Cloud Service Providers to automate their business, deploy turnkey solutions, Manage SharePoint Services and many other services without much hassle. This control Panel provides everything needed to manage entire Lifecycle of end-to-end Service Delivery. There are self-service tools present for Provider, Resellers, Customers and Active Directory Users. User friendly reporting and overall comfortable user experience makes MachPanel a popular Control Panel in the market.

Get started with MachPanel today for better business automation and management of your cloud services.

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CSPs now have to provide confirmation regarding the acceptance of MCA from the customers, before CSPs and resellers can place order of Microsoft Products and Services.

The new process

In the Partner dashboard, there exists a new addition to assist Microsoft Partners to better comply with new requirements. A Partner Center API is introduced along with the dashboard to provide information to partners. Partners have been required to adhere to confirmation from customer about the acceptance of this agreement on all transactions. Microsoft validates the format of emails after which the partner needs to correct the information if any piece of information is found incorrect.

The responsibility of customers accepting the Microsoft Cloud Agreement lies with the Microsoft Partner and also should keep a record of it. API users’ deadline for the compliance of these requirements has increased. It is now March 22, 2019. After this date, whenever a CSP Partner initiates any kind of transaction for customers (Existing or new) using Partner Center API, the information regarding customer information shall be checked before the transaction proceeds.

Since august 2018, there have been two methods to assist Partners: The Partner Center API and Partner Center Dashboard. In the former method, the acceptance is confirmed programmatically whereas in latter case, customer acceptance is confirmed manually.

When customers buy from an indirect reseller, they are buying the products that are developed by Microsoft, not the indirect seller. Hence, Microsoft expects the customers to accept the Microsoft Cloud Agreement set forth by Microsoft. It is for all the consumers who consume Microsoft Products.

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MachPanel – Your gateway to Cloud Business Success

The popular Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform – MachPanel, provides excellent services in Cloud Business Automation. It is the favorite control panel of Hosters which has also gained popularity in the Telco industry. MachPanel offers various automation modules for your business-like SharePoint, Exchange, Skype for Business, Hyper-V, turnkey solution deployments and much more. It provides SaaS and IaaS to CSPs for the growth of their business.

So, all you CSPs out there grab this opportunity to make MachPanel automate your business for better growth and scalability.

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